It's been well-documented that if your diet contains too much salt — also known as sodium chloride — this can put you at risk for high blood pressure and heart disease. But sodium is still needed to help maintain some of the body's important functions (via Harvard School of Public Health).

有充分的证据表明，如果饮食中含有太多的盐——也就是氯化钠——会增加患高血压和心脏病的风险。但是钠仍然需要帮助维持身体的一些重要功能。

So, if you're a health conscious person and you want to add a little salt to your next meal, what kind of salt should you use? Is Pink Himalayan salt the best option? Is sea salt better for you? How are these different from table salt?

所以，如果你是一个注重健康的人，你想在下一餐里加一点盐，你应该用什么盐呢?粉色喜马拉雅盐是最好的选择吗?海盐对你更好吗?这些和食盐有什么不同?

Table salt comes from the ground and undergoes a filtration process to remove inherent minerals, while sea salt comes from oceans and lakes. Sea salt undergoes minimal processing, so while it may sound like a healthy choice, licensed clinical psychologist and certified nutrition coach Candice Seti, warns that sea salt could be impacted by pollution and impurities in our waters (via The Healthy).

食盐来自于地面，经过过滤过程去除固有的矿物质，而海盐则来自海洋和湖泊。海盐的加工过程非常简单，虽然听起来是一种健康的选择，但注册临床心理学家和认证营养教练坎迪斯·塞蒂警告说，海盐可能会受到我们水域中的污染和杂质的影响。

Pink Himalayan salt originates exactly where its name suggests — in the Himalayas. Some experts say this naturally pink salt is healthier than table salt because it is lower in sodium. Pink Himalayan salt also contains minerals such as zinc, iron, calcium, potassium, and magnesium, though only in small amounts (via WebMD).

粉色喜马拉雅盐的来源正是它的名字所暗示的——喜马拉雅山脉。一些专家表示，这种天然的粉色盐比精制盐更健康，因为它的钠含量更低。粉色喜马拉雅盐还含有锌、铁、钙、钾和镁等矿物质，但含量很低。

Interestingly enough, there are other types of salt you can consider besides table salt, sea salt, or Pink Himalayan salt.

有趣的是，除了食盐、海盐或粉色喜马拉雅盐，你还可以考虑其他种类的盐。

Kosher salt is a large, flaky salt that is often used in cooking. It's called "kosher" salt not because the salt itself is specifically kosher, but because it was used by Jews in the traditional religious practice of removing blood from meat (via Forward). The large grains could then be removed so the meat did not become too salty. According to Healthline, kosher salt is a bit different from table salt due to its flaky structure and the fact that it may contain less additives, but they are otherwise quite similar. Additionally, there is Celtic salt, a sea salt that contains a small amount of minerals and has less sodium than table salt.

粗盐是一种大的片状盐，经常用于烹饪。它之所以被称为“犹太盐”，并不是因为盐本身就是符合犹太教规的，而是因为犹太人在传统的宗教活动中使用它来去除肉中的血液。大粒盐可以随时拿掉，这样肉就不会变得太咸。根据Healthline的说法，粗盐和普通盐有一点不同，因为它的结构薄片状，事实上它可能含有较少的添加剂，但是它们在其他方面非常相似。此外，还有凯尔特盐，一种海盐，含有少量的矿物质，钠含量低于食盐。

Whether you choose to use Pink Himalayan salt, sea salt, or any other kind of salt, the important thing is to be mindful of our sodium intake. When considering taste, texture, or grain size, chances are you'll find a salt that best suits your flavor needs.

无论你选择使用粉色喜马拉雅盐，海盐，或任何其他种类的盐，重要的是要注意我们的钠摄入量。在考虑味道、质地或颗粒大小时，你很可能会找到最适合你口味的盐。